Spring Challenge Day 8- Noodles and Broth With Fried Tofu And Scallions
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! Noodles And Broth With Fried Tofu And Scallions 2 Small leeks, split lengthwise, rinsed well, thinly sliced 1 Carrot, cut into fine matchstick pieces 1/2 Cup fine matchstick pieces of fresh diakon 4 to 5 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked until tender and thinly sliced 4 Cups spring or filtered water 3 […]
Spring Challenge Day 7-Kale And Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Kale And Black -Eyed Pea Soup 1 to 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 cloves of fresh garlic, thinly sliced 1 Yellow onion, diced Sea salt 2 to 3 Stalks of celery, diced 1 Carrot, diced 1 Teaspoon sweet paprika 1 Bay leaf 4 Cups spring or filtered water 11/4 Cups canned diced […]
Spring Challenge Day 6 – Creamy Cauliflower Bisque With Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Creamy Cauliflower Bisque With Pumpkin Seed Pesto Bisque 1 Yellow onion, diced 1 Head cauliflower, florets removed, stem discarded 1/2 Cup arborio rice 5 Cups spring or filtered water Mirin Sea salt Pumpkin Seed Pesto 1 Cup pumpkin seeds 1 Cup loosly packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 Cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/3 […]
Spring Challenge Day 5- Spicy lentil Soup
Spicy lentil Soup 1 to 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced 1 Small yellow onion, diced Sea salt 1 Carrot, diced 1 Small sweet potato, diced 1 Small red chili, crushed 1 Teaspoon ground cumin 1 Teaspoon turmeric 1 Cup Green or brown lentils, sorted and rinsed well […]
Spring Challenge Day 4-Miso Soup With Sauteed Greens
Miso Soup With Sauteed Greens 2-Inch piece wakame, soaked until tender 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked until tender Spring or filtered water 1/2 Yellow onion, cut into thin half-moon slices 1 Carrot, cut into thin oblong slices 2 teaspoons barley miso 3 to 4 leaves kale or collard greens, rinsed well About 1 tbsp extra-virgin […]
Spring Challenge Day 3- Tuscan Kale Soup
Tuscan Kale Soup About 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 to 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced 1 Yellow onion, finely diced Sea salt 1/2 Cup white arborio rice(do not rinse) 4 Cups spring or filtered water 4 to 5 Leaves fresh kale, rinsed well 1 Red bell pepper, roasted over an open flame, peeled, […]
Spring Challenge Day 2-Adzuki Bean And Farro Soup
Adzuki Bean And Farro Soup 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 to 5 Slices of fresh ginger, finely minced 1 Small leek, split lengthwise, rinsed well, thinly sliced 3 Small carrots, diced 1 Cup adzuki beans, sorted and rinsed well, soaked for one hour 1/2 Cup farro, rinsed well 4 Cups spring or filtered water […]
Spring Challenge 2011!
Tomorrow I will be starting the second annual spring challenge. Last year went great! I used Aveline Kushi’s book(The Complete Guide To macrobiotic Cooking). This year I have chosen Christina Cooks-Everything You Always Wanted to Know about WholeFoods but were afraid to ask. She is a wonderful chef with a great sense of humor and style. […]
Spring Challenge!
Tomorrow I will be starting my spring cooking challenge. If you don’t own Aveline Kushi’s book(The Complete Guide To macrobiotic Cooking) don’t fret, I will be posting all the recipes as well as photos and you can follow along. Or, pick your favorite cookbook or Chef to follow. The point is adding new recipes to […]